not to say

phrase

—used to introduce a more forceful or critical way of describing someone or something

He was impolite, not to say downright rude!

Examples of not to say in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That’s not to say that having entirely new veterans, and two new starters, has not been an adjustment. — Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

Prince William is entirely focused on his family and the long-term survival of the monarchy, but that's not to say that things can't change in the future. — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

His publicist reportedly told him not to say more about it during the conversation. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026

Communications professionals need to separate signal from noise, recognize when something is technically right but strategically wrong and know what not to say. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for not to say

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway